Location: Farmville, Central Virginia, Virginia, USA (Farmville, VA) View Map
Accommodations: Country House / Chateau, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: Private Secluded Home, country setting, ranch,
Sandyland Ranch -This private cedar home is a 3200 square foot ranch, and nestled on 30 acres, assuring privacy, quiet, and offering a peaceful, natural setting. It is a perfect getaway for those visiting either Longwood University or Hampden Sydney College, additionally, just a few minutes away for shoppers visiting Green Front Furniture, or golfing one of Virginia’s newest and most challenging golf courses, The Manor Resort.
Comfort and rustic casual elegance would describe the décor of this house with hand-made quilts, and oversize chairs & sofa to cuddle up with a good book. The home has a mix of primitive antiques and country casualness. You will feel at home.
The house features two wonderful master bedroom suites, a spacious deck, and amenities through the entire home. The deck, a favorite gathering spot, is 800 square feet, 2/3 covered under roof, with an 8 person hot tub, a 2 person infrared sauna, and a built in gas grill, all overlooking a beautiful 1 acre pond.
Perfect for enjoyment and/or entertaining, comfortable seating for 20 in overstuffed cuddle chairs, a glass top dining table that seats 4. The night sky, without light pollution, is magnificent and the hot tub on the outside deck is just right for laying back and viewing it.
The master bedroom suite is spacious, featuring a Duxiana king size bed, wide plank vintage pine flooring, a luxurious two person rain shower with steam feature, cedar wrap around closet and double vanity area.
The living area is an open, great room, with a master bar, an entertainment area with a cozy, L-shaped sofa, all under a vaulted pine ceiling. Enjoy the cozy floor to ceiling rock gas fireplace, in the middle of the room.
The open eat in kitchen has oversized table to seat six and is well equipped with utensils, cookware, and appliances. The home features a second master suite with king bed, full bath, and separate vanity area. A third bedroom has queen bed.
The secluded, country setting is perfect for privacy, quiet, or entertaining, a great place to get away from it all. The property is located off Rt. 15, eight miles south of Farmville, VA and 5 minutes from Hampden Sydney College. From one person to six, there are places to visit and see, and wildlife and nature to enjoy. This property is perfect for couples, honeymooners, artists wanting quiet time, visitors to Longwood and Hampden Sydney colleges, Green Front Furniture shoppers, Manor golfers, or Civil War buffs.
The home and property are Pet friendly.
For a small fee, we can even arrange for some groceries to be delivered upon arrival to get your stay started. Also, for a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, or holiday, fresh flowers, wine, champagne, chocolates, or cake can be delivered before you arrive.
Just let us know what we can do to personalize your stay here. This is a perfect home for a large family or 2 families to share and still have some privacy.
We have tried to provide everything you need to make your stay comfortable and memorable. We want you to come back and enjoy Sandyland for a future stay.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air & Heat
- Linens Provided : Feather pillows on all beds. Pillows have allergy proof pillow covers
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : The Property Features a Circular Driveway that Circles the Home Going Under the Deck. There are Several Large Parking Areas at side of the Home.
- Gas Fireplace (2) : The Great Room features a floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace. The master bedroom has an antique style free standing romantic gas stove.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : The Main Master Suite Offers the World Famous and Most Comfortable Duxiana King Bed. The Second Master Bedroom Area Features a New Top of the Line Serta King Mattress
- Queen Bed : Queen bed in guest room
- Twin/Single Bed : Sleeping on large L-shaped sofa will accomadate a child or teenager comfortably
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Eight Person Hot Tub Under Gazebo Type Roof on Deck Outside Master Bedroom & Bath Area overlooking large pond
- Sauna : Two Person Health Mate Infrared Sauna Outside Master Bedroom & Bath Area on Deck overlooking large pond, with Protective Cover
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : Direct TV Available with Premium Programming
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen is Fully Stocked
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Kitchen Starter Kit (Soap Detergent, Sponge, Dish Towel, Dishwashing Soap), Silverware, Pots & Pans, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels and a Few Garbage Bags Are Provided. You Should Replenish Anything You Need Beyond the Above
- Refrigerator : Side by Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker and Water
- Dishwasher : New GE Dishwasher with Quiet Feature
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Built in Stone Gas Grill on Deck Outside Great Room Area, overlooking pond
- Deck/Patio : Large 800 Sq. Ft. Deck Covering the Back of the Home, Seats 20 Comfortably, Great Gathering Spot, great views overlooking pond
- Gazebo : Gazebo Over 8 Person Hot Tub
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Large Doghouse with Upper and Lower Sleeping Area. Pets are also Welcome in the home with Pre-Approval.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : This is a Smoke Free Home. There Are Sand Ashtray's on Deck for Outside Smoking.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Longwood University, Hampden Sydney College, The Manor Resort, Green Front Furniture, Appomattox Surrender Grounds, High Bridge Trail State Park, Lee's Retreat, 3 Watershed Lakes - Briery Lake, Sandy River Reservoir, Twin Lakes State Park.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$400/night (2 night min) .. $2050/week .. $295/night (extra nights)
$350 refundable security deposit. (Pay Pal payments are also accepted)
Rates include accommodations. Guest departure cleaning, linens, taxes.
6 person maximum with room for one child or young adult on sofa.
Pets $25 per pet- 2 nights.(FIRM-no discounts on rates)
No Monthly Rental.Prices subject to change. Up-charge for entertaining
50 % down at time of reservation. Remainder due 10 days prior to check in.
2 week cancelation policy with 20% cancelation fee. No cancelation within 2 weeks.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Spacious Country Home W/ 2 King Suites, Hot Tub, Sauna, Pond
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Farmville
This has been Sandy's primary residence for many years. As Sandy and John are frequent travelers, they have made their home available for others to enjoy. You will feel at home in Sandyland.
The Unique Benefits at this Country House / Chateau
Peaceful seclusion and minutes away to activities close by. In addition to Green Front Furniture, downtown historic Farmville offers has quaint restaurants, shops, and coffee houses. We also enjoy kayaking at Briery & Sandy River Reservoirs, walking & biking High Bridge Trail and golfing at The Manor Resort is a challenge to golfers of any caliber.
Founded on the eve of American Independence in November 1775, Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest private charter in the South and one of only three four-year, all-men’s colleges in the United States
Founded in 1839, Longwood University is one of the oldest universities in the United States. Honored for producing some of the nation’s top educators, U.S. News & World Report ranks Longwood as one o
You have got to see this place! Over 650,000 square feet of retail space in 14 historic buildings in Farmville, Virginia, legendary Green Front is spread over 4 city blocks on historic Main Street. We
The moment you enter The Manor Resort, its natural splendor and historic past unfolds before you. From the Woodson family who acquired the land from Great Britain in 1748, to the days of the Revolutio
Owner's Map of Farmville
Sandy and John are part time residents at Sandyland and on the coast of Virginia. Sandy has lived in the area for many years after attending Longwood University and for two decades a business owner on Main Street in Historic Downtown Farmville, VA. Now as Sandy and John travel around the country together they have opened up their home for others to enjoy while visiting and vacationing in the area.
Property Photos
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- Sandyland Ranch from front Drive - Farmville, Virginia Vacation Home Near Shopping and Golf
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- Great Room with large L-shape sofa - Farmville, Virginia Vacation Home Near Shopping and Golf
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- Large Eat-in Kitchen - Farmville, Virginia Vacation Home Near Shopping and Golf
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- Great Room features a master bar, stone gas fireplace, & sofa entertainment area
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- Large 800 sq. ft. deck seats 10 comfortably and makes a great gathering place
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- Large Rustic Master Bedroom, heart pine floors & soft wool Flokati Rugs
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- Pond View from Deck Area
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- Second Master Bedroom Suite has a king bed- master bath w/seperate vanity area
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